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Purchase options and add-ons

  • Premium wired video doorbell with Head-to-Toe HD+ Video, Two-Way Talk with Audio+, 3D Motion Detection, built-in Alexa Greetings (an exclusive Ring Protect Plan subscription feature), and customizable privacy settings.
  • See more of who stops by and check in on package deliveries down low with improved 1536p Head-to-Toe HD+ Video.
  • Know when someone’s in your front yard with advanced motion settings and get more accurate real-time alerts in the Ring app.
  • Pinpoint motion and distance with 3D Motion Detection and Bird’s Eye View, an aerial view to track motion around your home plus map out your detection to only get alerts about specific areas with Bird’s Eye Zones.
  • Speak to visitors when you can’t get to the door with built-in Alexa Greetings, an exclusive feature with a Ring Protect Plan subscription.
  • Hardwire Wired Doorbell Pro (Video Doorbell Pro 2) to your existing doorbell wiring and doorbell chime inside using the included tool kit for around-the-clock power and peace of mind.
  • With a Ring Protect Plan (subscription sold separately), record all your videos, review what you missed for up to 180 days, and share videos and photos.
  • Pair with select Alexa-enabled devices to enable announcements and two-way talk for convenient in-home monitoring. With a Ring Protect plan (subscription sold separately), Alexa can also make voice announcements and automatically show live video feed on an Echo Show, Fire TV, or Fire Tablet when your Ring doorbell detects a person or package.

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Wired Doorbell Pro

  • Hardwired video doorbell with Head-to-Toe HD+ Video.
  • 3D Motion Detection and customizable motion zones to deliver more precise motion alerts and tracking.
  • With Alexa Greetings, Alexa can speak to visitors and accept deliveries when you can’t get to the door.
Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
Key features
Get the whole picture

Get the whole picture

See more of who stops by and check in on package deliveries down low with improved Head-to-Toe HD+ Video. You’ll also never miss a thing, even in the dark or bad weather, with crystal-clear color night vision.

The best motion detection on the block

Pinpoint motion and distance with 3D Motion Detection, the first feature of its kind. Set a motion perimeter up to 30ft away and know exactly when and where someone steps onto your property. With Bird’s Eye View, get an aerial view of your yard to see where visitors went or if someone’s hanging around. Map out your detection to only get alerts about specific areas with Bird’s Eye Zones.

The best motion detection on the block
Works with Alexa

Let Alexa get the door

Can’t get the door? We’ve got you covered. With built-in Alexa Greetings, an exclusive Ring Protect Plan feature, Wired Doorbell Pro automatically greets anyone who stops by, lets delivery drivers know where to leave your packages, and records detailed video messages, all on its own.

Complete control from the Ring app

Receive real-time notifications on your phone and tablet, get real-time video and audio with the Live View button, control and customize important security settings, get exclusive features, and save and share videos, photos with an optional Ring Protect Plan. Control everything with one simple app.1

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DIY wired installation

Step 1: Disconnect

Step 1: Disconnect

Turn off power at the breaker and connect the included Pro Power Kit to your doorbell’s chime inside.

Step 2: Connect

Step 2: Connect

Outside, disconnect your existing doorbell button. Connect doorbell wires to the back of Wired Doorbell Pro.

Step 3: Set Up

Step 3: Set Up

Secure your doorbell to your home, attach your faceplate and turn power on at the breaker. Use the Ring App to continue set up.

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Technical Details

Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (Video Doorbell Pro 2)

Average install time

~15 minutes

Video

1536p HD+ Live Video, HDR, Live View, Color Night Vision

Field of view

150° horizontal, 150° vertical

Motion detection

3D Motion Detection with Bird’s Eye View

Audio

Two-Way Talk with Audio+ and noise cancellation

Power

Hardwired Standard doorbell system, Ring plug-in adapter, or Ring hardwired transformer with 16-24 VAC/24VDC, 10-40VA max, 50/60Hz.

No halogen or garden-lighting transformers. Ring transformer/power supply only.

Internet requirements

High-speed internet

Connectivity

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac @2.4GHz and 5.0GHz

902-928 Mhz Radio

Operating conditions

-5°F to 120°F (-20°C to 50°C)

Available colors

Satin Nickel

Dimensions

4.49 in. x 1.9 in. x .87 in. (114mm x 49mm x 22mm)

Box includes

Wired Doorbell Pro (Video Doorbell Pro 2)
Satin Nickel faceplate
Pro Power Kit
Installation tools and screws
Corner kit
User manual
Security sticker

Setup requirements

Standard doorbell system, Ring plug-in adapter, or Ring hardwired transformer with 16-24 VAC/24VDC, 10-40VA max, 50/60Hz. Ring transformer/power supply only.

Warranty and service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (Video Doorbell Pro 2) is subject to the terms found here.

Support

Click here to view more information on the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (Video Doorbell Pro 2) support page.

Generation

Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (Video Doorbell Pro 2)

Software Security Updates

This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Ring device, visit Software Security Updates in Ring Control Center for information specific to your device.

Disclaimers

1Ring Alarm and all Ring Alarm accessories require a subscription for in-app features and digital notifications, including but not limited to: digital arming / disarming and integration with other Ring, Echo, Alexa, and third party products. Subscription sold separately. View Ring Protect Plans for pricing and details. Customer reviews may reference features that require a subscription.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation of the doorbell. They mention that the mounting was straightforward and the product set up really quickly. They are also happy with the motion detection, saying that it immediately reports motion or presses. Customers are happy with video quality, and performance. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues. Opinions are mixed on field of view, value, and quality.

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346 customers mention271 positive75 negative

Customers like the performance of the doorbell. They say it works well, is satisfied with performance, and is easy to set up. Some mention that the picture is clear and accurate, and the motion sensor works great. They also say it's a reliable and feature-rich smart doorbell that works with existing chimeboxes. However, some customers feel the quality is better than the first ring doorbell, and that it'd be a solid camera.

"...and plan to install it with the Ring Pro 2, now having this work perfect and never going off line, and all the functions work perfect...." Read more

"...Close-up (e.g. someone within 10 feet of the doorbell) is very good. The quality drops fairly quickly beyond 25 feet or so...." Read more

"...The standard features, such as the doorbell ringing itself works fine. I've had no issues with it...." Read more

"Overall, the Ring Doorbell 2 Pro works very well and was a worthy upgrade for my existing Ring Doorbell 2...." Read more

262 customers mention208 positive54 negative

Customers like the video quality of the vdo devices. They say it has good features, a nice clear picture, and is easy to install and set up. Some say that the picture is much better than previous version, and the night video is decent. The audio and video are very crisp and clear, and it reliably records pretty good video of each event.

"...Now that I have the Ring 2 Pro, the video picture is much better, but what I love the most is that the thing has yet to go off line...." Read more

"...The system reliably detects motion and visitors, and reliably records pretty good video of each event -- which is really the entire purpose of the..." Read more

"...The improved 1536p resolution ensures that I can see more details than ever before, making it easy to identify visitors and monitor package..." Read more

"...than the base model, but it certainly is worth it for the bright colorful video and the amazing ease of installation and integration into my Ring..." Read more

204 customers mention177 positive27 negative

Customers find the installation of the doorbell to be easy. They mention that the mounting was straightforward, and the indoor ring chime integrates seamlessly. Some say that the product hasn't lost connection in over a month of use.

"...This is replaced a standard wired doorbell. The basic installation is simple enough and the Pro 2 powered up fine -- but failed to properly ring my..." Read more

"...The installation and setup was easy and Pro 2 offers the usual features of a Version 3 and more...." Read more

"...The seamless integration with Alexa-enabled devices enhances the overall experience, providing convenient in-home monitoring and instant..." Read more

"...Mounting Rant:The mounting can be easy and the instructions are clear for standard mounting configurations, but this wasn't the case for..." Read more

99 customers mention79 positive20 negative

Customers like the motion detection of the video doorbell. They mention that it is customizable, works well, and notifies them of motion. They appreciate the advanced features like 3D Motion Detection and Bird’s Eye View that provide an unparalleled level of detection. They also say that it immediately reports motion or presses and that it allows them to control the sensitivity.

"...The motion detection range is also nice that I can have it cover the lawn and drive way, but clearly not the side walk so when people walk their dog..." Read more

"...The system reliably detects motion and visitors, and reliably records pretty good video of each event -- which is really the entire purpose of the..." Read more

"...This is a great feature since it allows you to edit the motion detection zone aerially and have a very focused zone which does not necessarily have..." Read more

"...The advanced features like 3D Motion Detection and Bird’s Eye View provide an unparalleled level of control over motion settings...." Read more

151 customers mention68 positive83 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the vdo devices. Some mention it's a solid camera and worth every penny, a smart investment that brings your home security into the future, and a good item. Others say that it'll be an expensive paperweight and the subscription price was a shock.

"...It's more expensive than the base model, but it certainly is worth it for the bright colorful video and the amazing ease of installation and..." Read more

"...It's a smart investment that brings your home security into the future." Read more

"...I glued it on to keep that from happening. Very poor quality for the price of the device!" Read more

"...They are inexpensive so that is not a big deal but you may need an electrician to install it if you are not comfortable opening up your main panel..." Read more

130 customers mention75 positive55 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the video doorbell. Some find it very nice, with a wide angle and a nice camera. They also say it's the best in class video door bell on the market. However, other customers say that the quality drops fairly quickly beyond 25 feet and the product is not made to last.

"...This is undoubtedly the best-in-class video doorbell on the market...." Read more

"...The quality drops fairly quickly beyond 25 feet or so. Seems reasonable for a doorbell camera.*** WHAT I HATE ***..." Read more

"...The new package detection, while kind of a gimmick, is actually pretty cool and works well...." Read more

"...the first few seconds of the recording suffer from low quality that can make a difference in being able to identify clear details, such..." Read more

110 customers mention76 positive34 negative

Customers are mixed about the field of view of the doorbell. Some mention it works great has a fantastic field of vision, offering a crystal-clear view of everything happening at their door. However, others say the map/picture used for the bird's-eye view is horrible, useless, and constricted.

"...The night mode, color night vision, and HDR, etc...." Read more

"...The Pro2 version has many nice features including a birds-eye view which shows the front door landing space in case someone drops a package...." Read more

"...the device is constantly being hit with DDOS attacks which is very annoying. The attacks appear to be coming from Amazon servers...." Read more

"...The Head-to-Toe HD+ Video is a game-changer, offering a crystal-clear view of everything happening at my doorstep...." Read more

120 customers mention31 positive89 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the doorbell. They mention that it gets disconnected from the internet all the time, and never reconnects after a power outage or when they reset their router. They also say that the WiFi strength is subpar for this price tier, and that the signal is not good enough to have it work within their home.

"I had the Ring 2 before this and it would not connect to the Router WiFi in another room, I had to use a wifi extender and for what ever reason the..." Read more

"We had the previous Ring Pro and it just would not connect to the wifi. After months of frustration, we bit the bullet and got this new one...." Read more

"...An important feature is that it supports 5GHZ wifi channel which obviously is a lot faster than 2.4GHZ for streaming videos...." Read more

"...has a nice clear picture, however, I recently have been having connectivity issues, I.e. disconnects from the internet once it twice a month, while..." Read more

Nice Design, Mounting Options (Get Creative)
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Nice Design, Mounting Options (Get Creative)
Overall, the Ring Doorbell 2 Pro works very well and was a worthy upgrade for my existing Ring Doorbell 2.The image when zooming in on far away things will only be as detailed as any reasonable person would expect when zooming into any other image. Downloading the video might be advisable for catching details at the beginning of the videos. The beginning of a motion alert video can be glitchy while the stream starts. I presume this isn't a limitation of the device, as much as it is the video buffering and streaming in the app. This isn't specific to this model either.Mounting Rant:The mounting can be easy and the instructions are clear for standard mounting configurations, but this wasn't the case for me. I moved recently and the mounting configuration I had used before wasn't going to work anymore. This was new territory for me (and for Ring). I concede now that this isn't the product's fault, because Ring does offer mounting options for most configurations, but none immediately worked for my unique need.The Amazon Ring Security Team Advocate jumped on the opportunity to find a solution. Although it successfully addressed my needs. We were trying to solve for something different than a mounting solution usually calls for.You see the Ring Doorbell 2 Pro corner and wedge mounting kits work well together, but double stacking wedges gets tricky because of missing recess spaces for the screws. I had to get creative, but not for a lack of the mounting versatility or Amazon Ring Security Team Advocate's willingness to make it right. Thank you Ring.Experience:On 4/3/2021, I just received it a day or so after it was released. I wanted to upload some photos for others. It was delivered in a small box and it was very light. At first, I was very skeptical about the size of the package. I'll update my review after I use it for a while.I usually don't make assumptions, but it is pretty clear already I'm going to have a mounting issue. It came with a single corner mount kit, but no other wedge or flat mounting bracket like my older Ring Doorbell. I don't want the camera pointing at an angle and without any other mounting option, this is going to be tricky.I have a long-time gripe that Amazon Ring for not having a tall standoff mounting kit that is taller to allow the camera's view to get up and over a thick facade, such as molding or brick just right outside the door molding at the existing doorbell wiring.The new Ring Doorbell Pro 2 has a curved back that may make it easier to pull off a home without a proper mounting kit that allows for the device to sit recessed in.Ordering a flat mounting kit will need to be my next contemplation. That or wait for the community to 3D design a feasible taller standoff. Amazon needs to sell taller mounts and includes a flat-mount plate.On 4/4/2021, an Amazon Ring Security Team Advocate contacted me to help resolve my concerns.On 4/5/2021, with Ring's assistance, I will be alternating reverse stacking two wedge mounting brackets. The hope is to get some height on the Ring doorbell. Picture to soon follow.Side Note: I learned that (1) backing plate isn't required and the device is designed to be mounted with or without the included wedge mounting bracket. (2) the curved back design is to aid with cooling. Presumably because of the extra compact design. (3) I appreciate and learn the battery kit (included with my model) is installed in line with the indoor doorbell transformer and chime. Saving space and spreading out the components that may dissipate heat.On 4/15/2021, the Amazon Ring Security Team Advocate reshipped the delayed two-wedge kit. I also ended up receiving the first that same day and receiving the second the following day. Very proactive resolution.On 4/17/2021, I reread the new wedge mount and Ring Doorbell 2 Pro instructions, then began to install the alternating reverse stacking two wedge mounting brackets.The instructions anticipated only stacking wedge and corner kits. The wedge would typically be stacked first and the corner would be second. Because of this, there is a recessed hole on the top and bottom for the head of the second screw in the corner kit to make room for the device to be then placed in the larger recess space without the screws being in the way. This is not on the wedge. I had to double-tap through the main mounting hole to stack. This isn't usually advisable, because there wouldn't be room to place screw anchors or risk splitting a wood frame. This worked out in a way for me, because I have an aluminum frame around my door, so I didn't use the screw anchors.Before realizing this, I spent a great deal of time trying to figure out what screws would work better for my mount configuration because I didn't know none of the diagrams would work for not having a hole with a recessed space for the screw head.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2022
Style: Doorbell onlyVerified Purchase
I had the Ring 2 before this and it would not connect to the Router WiFi in another room, I had to use a wifi extender and for what ever reason the Ring 2 would go off line every so many days. I would have to unplug the wifi extender to reset it to get the Ring 2 to reconnect. The view range on the Ring 2 I did not like as I could not see the floor of the porch like I now can with the Ring 2 Pro. Now that I have the Ring 2 Pro, the video picture is much better, but what I love the most is that the thing has yet to go off line. It is reliable such that it catches everything as it never goes off line (at least not yet and it has been a week or so now).

I also like that it loads faster in the app than the Ring 2. I have it set to take a photo every 30 seconds, which is nice and already saved me on a delivery in which the delivery app said that the driver made the delivery, but there was no motion that put the camera on at that time, but since I had the photo taken every 30 seconds I was able to provide the photos to the delivery app to prove that there was no delivery car or driver on the driveway or my porch showing photos taken every 30 seconds. Had I not had this new Ring Pro 2 that stays online and takes those photos, I would have been out $40 for that delivery. So this new door bell already has saved me $40.

The motion detection range is also nice that I can have it cover the lawn and drive way, but clearly not the side walk so when people walk their dog it does not go off. But, if someone is in my lawn it will go off. I also love that this has the recording live all the time, so when it detects motion it has many seconds before the motion was detected so that I have the person coming on the drive up to the porch and can see the the entire time later. The Ring 2 I had before, at times did not have the motion detected right away and the video would come on when a delivery person was near the front door dropping the box off. This at times made it hard to see the face of the person, the video did not get them from far away.

Now that I have this new Ring Pro 2, I can see the people coming from far away and since they normally do not see the ring door bell until they get close people are not looking away. This provides much better video to show police if ever needed, to see who the person that came to the door was. Huge benefit of the Ring 2 Pro.

I am thinking of getting a Ring Spotlight or Ring Floodlight next with the video, but if they do not have this level of video I may get other Ring Pro 2 devices and install as this video quality and reliability is really good.

The installation I had problems with at first, because the old transformer was not getting enough power to the door bell. The Ring Pro 2 takes more power than the Ring 2 did, or the battery in the Ring 2 was enough power to make up for it.

The issue I had with my old transformer on the door bell power line, was that when I put the Ring 2 Pro on it, the inside door chime bell that is a old mechanical style would not ring. It did for the old Ring 2, but not for the Ring Pro 2. The Ring Pro 2 requires a power adapter be put on the mechanical chime inside or the inside Chime would make a loud buzzing noise when the door bell was rang and it would not stop for minutes, and then the chime inside kept going off every so many seconds. When I put the inside Chime power adapter back on the inside chime, it would not make the buzz sound, but it also would not ring. The app said there was low voltage, at 15v.

We took off the old transformer in the basement for the doorbell, it was hooked up to a light blub socket in the basement. Very odd place to put it, and was hard to find it. Once we changed that old transformer to one for the Ring Door Bell Pro 2, it fixed the problems. The door bell rang inside on the chime correctly.

The error message on the device health in the app for the voltage transformer did not go away, it still says in the app there is only 15V to the Ring Pro 2, but the direct feed from the new transformer to the Ring Door Bell 2 is direct and all the functions work perfect. No idea why the error message is still on the device health in the app, it has been many days now, it is still there, but everything works fine.

The night mode, color night vision, and HDR, etc. I had to change the settings to get the best picture at night as I have a light by it that is always on and a white wall by it, so I could not get the ideal picture, but got it to work best after trying many variations of the settings.

The door bell chime inside, for the mechanical bell, was also wired odd to my settings, we tried many different changes to it, but turns out that had we just changed the transformer from the start it would all worked.

I would say just buy the new transformer and plan to install it with the Ring Pro 2, now having this work perfect and never going off line, and all the functions work perfect. I did not get the transformer at first and wanted to save a few bucks, but trying to do it that way caused huge frustration. If I had it all to do over again, I would replace the transformer if it is old, and or if you did not get a new one that you know for sure has the power needed to the Ring Pro 2. That way you know the power feed is correct and chances are it will save you half a day of trouble shooting as well as issues down the road if it goes off line or has trouble with the night vision video.

Also, finding the old transformer may be tricky, mine was in the basement on a old light socked, but at first I was looking in the wall by the inside chime bell, it was not there. All in all this is really great new product and I do not see ever needing to change it. The old Ring 2, I had problems with from near the start. I wish I had this new Ring Pro 2 from the start.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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I have 2 Ring doorbells, a Doorbell 3 and a Pro 2. The version 3 was installed four years ago in Florida. After the first year, all of a sudden Doorbell 3 stopped working in the middle of summer - we were up north. I checked the device health and the battery had discharged to less than 5%. It did not work until the fall when we went back to Florida.

I have an electrical engineering degree - so I know a little about electricity. The doorbell had been connected to the previous mechanical bell transformer which was 20 years old. So, I called Ring and fortunately they send me a replacement because the device was still under warranty. So, I replaced the old one with the new one. During the following summer months, same story - the battery discharged and never charged back.

When we went back to Florida, I decided the replace the 20 year old transformer. Home Depot sells them for $20 bucks and they are Ring certified. It has been 2 years since and I have not had any issue with the battery discharging. However, the battery is now 4 years old and I will probably replace it - it costs $32.

For the new Pro2 which I just installed in our house up-north, I actually ordered a new Ring transformer for $23 since the existing one is 30 years old. I installed the new transformer and the power-pack. We have a mechanical doorbell. I have not had any issues with the doorbell and everything works just fine. I like the Pro 2 much better than the 3 because it does not have any batteries. The Pro2 version has many nice features including a birds-eye view which shows the front door landing space in case someone drops a package. It also has a separate "package alert" which detects someone delivering a package from 30 feet away. Yesterday, I had a package delivery and sure thing, it sent me a text alert when the guy was 20 feet away.

The installation and setup was easy and Pro 2 offers the usual features of a Version 3 and more. An important feature is that it supports 5GHZ wifi channel which obviously is a lot faster than 2.4GHZ for streaming videos. It also comes with Welcome message feature which warns people that they are being recorded when they approach the door and trigger motion detection. You can turn it on or off. During the setup, it asks if you want the Birds-Eye view feature and then shows an aerial Google map of your house and asks that you pin-point the exact location where the doorbell is installed. This is a great feature since it allows you to edit the motion detection zone aerially and have a very focused zone which does not necessarily have to be square.

The one negative thing about Ring company is that they force you to purchase a separate "Basic Protection" plan at a cost ~ $45 a year for each camera if they are not installed in the same location. This is really bad business practice and Amazon/Ring should reconsider it. Lastly, I have had three encounters over the years with the Ring tech support and they have been excellent.
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